Loose Change: 6/2/09

By Mary Pilon

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Grilling ourselves to death?

Personal Finance:
-A handy list of 10 questions to ask your financial planner. Don’t be shy about adding your own. [FiveCentNickel]
-In spite of all the recent changes to credit cards, some still advocate for use of credit over debit. [FinanceforaFreelanceLife]
-It’s easy to make mistakes when filing taxes. Here’s how to file an amended return. [WSJ]

Investing:
-The downside of the commodity business. [InvestInternals]
-General Motors filed for bankruptcy. It’s going to be a hairy one, not to mention consumers getting run over by car financing. [MarketWatch]
-Speaking of GM, it and Citigroup are getting the boot from the Dow. Travlers and Cisco are in. [WSJ]

Other Lint:
-I profiled a laid-off trader who now works as a host at a steakhouse. Needless to say, his family’s personal finances have changed dramatically. [WSJ]
-Beware the fake credit advertisements on Google! [NetBanker]
- The season for outdoor cooking is upon us. Is grilling killing us? [WSJ]